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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1946
Page
4
The piece argues that public suffering results from slow government action on railroad rate increases amid higher wages and material costs. It notes wartime equipment shortages, tighter boxcar supply, and ongoing regulatory delays, urging quicker agency decisions to end the disruption to rail traffic and prices.
Ex Sergeant William T. Garvey describes his travels through India and the Orient noting beggars, cows on sidewalks, religion marks, and street vendors. He argues American capitalism allows luxuries absent in poorer countries and promotes saving to fund future production.
The New York Times editorial argues wage gains must come with productivity increases to avoid inflation. A Detroit report notes CIO and UAW shelving new wage demands to protect purchasing power, fearing an inflationary spiral from rising wages without output gains.
Washington warns that the stock market weakness signals a broader downturn in the United States. It blames wartime reconversion, labor policies, and Truman administration stance for rising prices, strikes, and reduced business confidence, predicting further declines and economic turmoil ahead.
Peter Edson argues farmers should embrace a shorter work week after the world food crisis. Citing a Department of Agriculture report, he notes mechanization boosted wartime output and tractor use from 259,000 to over 2.6 million, suggesting farmers can earn a decent living while cutting hours.
The narrative depicts a chilling household aftermath at Innisfail after a double tragedy. Charlotte, ill after a night of turmoil, and Beatrice are central to a fractured family, with Mark blaming Colin for ruin and a harsh confrontation erupting between brothers as Ellen grapples with guilt and grief.
Harold Jones of Nelsonville asks how rent should be set when families move in with tenants and water and repair costs rise. He questions whether occupancy increases justify higher rents and seeks input from other property owners on the issue.
Mrs Steve Sorrell and children Adri Charles attended the Wilson Reunion in Murray City on Sept 1 1946. Many Orbiston families visited relatives in Columbus Toledo and Glouster with reunions and social gatherings including Old Letters Reunion and a wiener roast hosted by Mary Alice Banfield.
Social notes list local residents and guests including Lenora Campbell visiting Cleveland after Columbia Summer in New York City, and others from Athens Middleport and Ohio towns visiting family or traveling to events. Mentioned are trips to Toledo Cincinnati Chillicothe and Florida with multiple families and individuals named.
Doris Geraldine French of Mason City and James Henry Lee of West Columbia united in marriage at the Clifton Methodist Parsonage with Rev. Gearheart presiding. Attendant was Mrs. Hey Roush. Lee recently discharged from the U S Army after four years and works at the Naval Redistribution Center in Pt Pleasant. The newlyweds reside with his parents in West Columbia.
In years ago items Phlius Duerr of Pomeroy became secretary to Dr C Robinson at the Ohio University School of Music. W Cheadle of Albany Rural reports the theft of $15. Helen McLaughlin was guest at a kitchen shower. Miss McLaughlin and Mr Gordon Gray to be married in October. Washington Works Administration allocates funds to begin a new men’s dormitory on University Terrace, Athens, costing $109000. Teachers at Athens County Institute discuss bobbed hair and dignity. Ellen Murphy, fourth grade teacher, comments on the issue.
Scores were by Harry Swank Francis Efaw M Grubb Fred Woodruff D Selby M Wise J Townsend and D R Taylor in the weekly rifle shot at Margaret's Creek range. Alice Haviland Athens a health nurse reported 477 calls in August Major Alex Moore officiated at the marriage of William Lowry and Evelyn Pettit. Mayor Moore was justice of peace 20 e hore and this was the stage he had performed since that time.
The New Haven vicinity notes a reunion of Geo and Susan Roush descendants held September 1 at John Bumgarner’s home near New Haven. Attendees include numerous Roush families and relatives from Crooksville Canton Columbus Letart and nearby towns. The story ends with a National Geographic note about ocean depth near continental shelves.
Attending the annual convention of the WCTU in Columbus were Mr and Mrs White Lach ON A W Brandeberry M S Henderson and Mrs Kaincade Judge Kelley spoke at Memorial Hall about the Children Tenn and Lancaster Industrial e701 Dr and Mrs J L Shepard hosted guests from Wednesday to Friday His parents the Rev and Mrs Joseph Shepard visited Mt Sterling Guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Summerfield included sisters Lucy Summerfield and Catherine Neilis from Charleston Ma and Mrs Carl Lockhart Miller Gilbert W Va spent Sunday with his mother Mrs Hope Walden and returned home with Hope Ann after a two week stay Mr and Mrs E G Ashcraft hosted Mr and Mrs C H Gaskins Akron and B R Ashcraft Pittsburgh last week Charles Fuller and son Howard Lillie Hocking and F C Taylor with Miss Bessie Taylor local spent Sunday in Ashland Ky Miss Blanche Walden Athens visited Friday with Mrs A By White.
Hemlock Grove notes 18 in Sunday School Sept 1. Several families including Cecil Heilman Canton and their guests visit various households. Vada Paulsen Pomeroy visits parents George and Mrs Paulsen. Ziba Midkiff visits Norwalk and Bunker Hill gatherings are listed with the Midkiffs and Romines.
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